Let GIS Be Your Guide: Combining technology with content

by: Thomas R. Baker and Steven B. Case

The use of Geographic Information System (GIS) is emerging as an educational technology for developing contextually rich student learning. GIS are advanced computer applications designed for collecting, storing, manipulating, and displaying data with a geographic or spatial component. This articles focuses on how geography has always been important in the development of scientific thought and how GIS put meaningful authentic work within reach of students without losing the excitement and discovery of science.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 10/1/2000Stock # tst00_067_07_24Volume 067Issue 07

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Patricia (Pottstown, PA)

GIS in the classroom

Although this article is somewhat dated, it gives an excellent overview of the power of GIS and how it can be used within a problem-based learning context to develop inquiry skills. The auth... See More

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